Job Description: This position will support the Research, Science and Engineering Services (RSES) contract onsite at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. The salary range for these positions is $80,000 to $140,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. US citizenship or Permanent Residency is required. These roles are contingent upon being awarded the work. Job Descriptions: The qualified candidates will be responsible for providing the Government with structural mechanics, dynamics, and thermal analysis, along with work products for detailed structural systems supporting flight missions, conceptual designs, and exploration projects. This includes Earth, lunar, and planetary exploration. These engineering work products will encompass detailed analysis of the following. Responsibilities: Perform System-level structural and thermal analysis supporting flight, ground, and test hardware design and development Perform Finite Element modeling/analysis element modeling/analysis in environments ranging from earth & other planetary atmospheres Perform static/dynamic loads and stress analyses of complex aerospace systems Develop reports, presentations and other documentation Generate assembly/integration and test procedures Knowledge of acceptance standards for spaceflight hardware applications Attend meetings and teleconferences and be ready to discuss issues seen in design, analysis, qualification and acceptance plans and reports Required Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in Structural, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university. Demonstrated use of Patran, FEMAP, or similar software, solve using NX or MSC Nastran, document the analysis, present/report findings, guide design and manufacturing, and verify results using testing. Models may vary from Ground Support Equipment (GSE) or test fixturing to electronic boxes, flight science instruments, flight vehicles or satellites. Demonstrated experience documenting reports, and technical memos in both Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and presenting findings to internal NASA groups, designers, project leadership, and customers at project meetings, branch meetings, and design reviews as requested by project managers. Experience with Python programming or similar. Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of tools. US citizenship is required or Permanent Residence. Desired Experience: Experience in performing Structural, Thermal and Optical Performance (STOP) analysis Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and/or MBSE Multidisciplinary Design Analysis and Optimization (MDAO) or optimization and/or sensitivity studies scripting models together for system-based analyses. Models are often made from scratch or by using CAD geometry as a framework, a Working knowledge of PTC/CREO software is also highly desired. Knowledge of advanced structural techniques such as nonlinear material behavior, fatigue, fracture, or optimization will also be considered. The ability to use other software to solve structural problems and programming capability Analysts are required to be able to solve a variety of solutions, including but not limited to static analysis (with or without thermal loads), normal modes, random vibration, buckling, and nonlinear static analyses. Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options. AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. AMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws. Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options. AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. AMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws. Thank you for your interest in a career with AMA! AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. With over 60 years of experience, Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options. AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws. Headquartered in Hampton, Virginia; with operations in Maryland, Alabama, Texas, Colorado, and California, AMA is a small business with a wide reach.

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